Intern Software Developer - Montreal - 2027

Squarepoint Capital is recruiting for Intern Software Developer - Montreal - 2027 in Montreal. This listing was last seen on the firm's own job board on August 22, 2026.

A systematic fund with an engineering-heavy intake and a reputation for a long, technical process.

What sets Squarepoint Capital apart: Engineering intake larger than the research intake. Long process with many technical rounds. Broad strategy range across horizons and asset classes.

Related preparation: Quantitative Developer (QD) Career Roadmap, Quant Infrastructure Engineer Roadmap, Quantitative Data Engineer Career Roadmap and Algorithmic Trading Developer Career Roadmap.

The role, as Squarepoint Capital describes it, published on May 7, 2026 and reproduced from their job board:

This internship is based in Montreal and is available in any season. Please indicate your preferred season in the application questions.

The minimum length of the Internship must be 12 weeks.

Squarepoint sits at the intersection of finance, mathematics, and technology. From petabyte-scale data platforms to ultra-low-latency trading systems, we build the infrastructure that powers systematic investing across every major asset class and market worldwide.

We are looking for highly motivated students with a deep passion for technology and software development to join our Software Developer Internship program. As a participant in the internship program, you will work closely with experienced engineers to develop and deliver custom software solutions that solve complex problems. During your time with us, you will work in collaboration with your mentors on a project that has a visible impact on the business.

We have internship opportunities across various teams including; Data Engineering, Risk, Market Data, Quant Development, Frontend and many more...

Position Overview:

A fast-paced training program to give you an introduction to all technical facets of software development in the algorithmic trading industry

The software you build and the projects you work on will be leveraged to support active and ongoing trading with the markets

Independent programming projects in Python or C++

Intern social events to let you network with other Squarepoint employees and explore the city where you’re spending your internship

Required Qualifications: